"This was a very good result for Labour securing nine council seats from nine candidates.We went into the election with 6 councillors and increased our number by 50% while both the Tories and SNP came out with fewer seats. But this isn't just about numbers - I am proud of the standard and integrity of the Labour Group and will be doing all I can to support them as they try to protect people from the impact of disastrous Tory policies at Westminster while the SNP Government is obsessed with their Independence Referendum. I am confident the Labour Group will do their best to protect people while operating in the difficult context of an electoral system that leaves no party with overall control in South Ayrshire."